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Metro DEC becomes 63rd communications center in U.S., 5th in TN to implement ASAP (TN)
The Metro Nashville & Davidson County Department of Emergency Communications will implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). DEC went live with ASAP on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 7:00 a.m. with Nashville-based ADS Security. The following companies have since...
FirstNet Needs Schedule, Communication Improvements, GAO Says
While AT&T is on track to meet all nationwide First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) milestones, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) this week flagged schedule, communication, and end-user satisfaction management issues that it said could stop the...
New Public Safety App in Detroit Draws On 9-1-1 Dispatch Information (MI)
Today, a new app for personal safety is launching in Detroit. It’s called Citizen and it combines location information with 9-1-1 intelligence intended to keep you and your network of friends and family in the loop about accidents at home, on the road...
AT&T Ramps Up Coverage With 4G LTE In 4 Tampa Bay Counties (FL)
TAMPA, FL — Making good on its commercial slogan, "Just OK is not OK," AT&T customers and FirstNet subscribers in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Polk counties got a big boost in wireless connectivity. AT&T added eight new cell sites to enhance 4G LTE...
Dutch Public Safety Communications Network Migrates to New TETRA System (Netherlands)
During the migration, technicians of Spie (a company that offers multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications) were present at the about 600 set-up points in order to make the switch possible. Last night, the migration of the Dutch emergency...
Construction to begin soon on Pratt County Public Safety Center (KS)
County commissioners hear about project plans from engineer. Plans for the new Pratt County Public Safety Center are coming together and a tentative time line puts the start of construction sometime in April.Wayne Scritchfield, municipal engineer for Kirkham Michael,...
City installs emergency call boxes along Rail Trail integrated with Emergency Communications (KY)
The City of Hopkinsville installed three emergency call boxes along the Hopkinsville Rail Trail on Tuesday; however, the beacons are expected to be turned on within the next week. “They’re integrated with (the Emergency Communications Center) and have built-in cameras...
North Texas Corporate Innovators and Public Safety
From public-safety blimps to revolutionary data centers, North Texas’ giants invented technology in 2019 to make our world a little bit better. TMGcore CEO John-David Enright says TMGcore is already scaling the size of traditional data centers without decreasing the...
City Council sunsets Public Safety Commission (AK)
Fairbanks City Council voted to abolish the Public Safety Commission on Monday night. In addition to the testimony of councilmembers, the council also heard from various department heads, who were unanimous...
New bill designed to help 9-1-1 dispatchers deal with traumatic calls (CO)
A new bill would give dispatchers compensation if they answer calls for traumatic events — if a psychiatrist of psychologist diagnoses them with PTSD.
Charlton committee raising money to offset tax burden of public safety complexv (MA)
CHARLTON – Residents last summer shot down a tax increase to build a $28.5 million public safety complex, but now efforts are underway to raise part of the cost through private donations and bring it to a second vote. Selectmen formed a Public Safety...
New routers connect fire department to FirstNet (WI)
New routers connect fire department to FirstNet New in-vehicle routers will allow the Milton and Milton Township Fire Department to connect to the FirstNet Network. The First Responder Network Authority and AT&T operate the networ With the FirstNet Network, public...
State Police: Problem with making 9-1-1 calls fixed (CT)
State Police says a problem that prevented some people making 9-1-1 calls has been resolved Tuesday morning. “Preliminary information is that one of the carriers was attempting an update that action may have initiated the disruption,” said Brian Foley, executive aide...
New tech helps 911 center send closest ambulance, fire truck (WI)
When an ambulance or a fire truck responds to a call, it might be from another jurisdiction. Four Rock County fire departments are using technology to dispatch the closest available emergency services vehicle. The four departments are the City of Beloit, Town of...
911 centers screen for coronavirus symptoms in southern Arizona (AZ)
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Operators at 911 centers across southern Arizona are screening calls for possible cases of coronavirus. The Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed the state’s first case of the illness on Sunday, Jan. 26. The following day,...
Manatee County confirms new public safety director (FL)
Manatee County commissioners today confirmed the appointment of Jacob Saur as the county’s new public safety director. Saur previously served as the county’s emergency communications chief and has worked for Manatee County since 20001. "As our former emergency...
Murfreesboro emergency dispatcher saves a man life hundreds of miles away (TN)
MURFREESBORO, TN (WSMV) - Social media and the determination of an on-duty Murfreesboro emergency dispatcher played a key role in saving a man’s life hundreds of miles away in another state. Brady Lutton joined the Facebook page titled A Firefighter’s Community. He...
Mark Higgins appointed to the 9-1-1 Advisory Board (PA)
BELLEFONTE — Centre County Commissioner Mark Higgins has been named one of a select group of 19 leaders across the Pennsylvania to join the 9-1-1 Advisory Board. This board advises PEMA on the administration and operation of 9-1-1 systems in the Commonwealth. The...
DTIC AD1000095: Public Safety Broadband Network Architecture Description – Report (Canada)
WHAT PUBLIC SAFETY NEEDS IN AN EMERGENCY ISA public safety-controlled network with the ability to efficiently access and share accurate and timely voice and information during all stages of an event in any geographic location with the appropriate resources,...
BULACAN RESCUE 911 TO BE LAUNCHED IN MID-2020 PDRRMO (Philippines )
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) of Bulacan which holds the operation of Bulacan Recue 566 set to launch the Rescue 911 in the province this 2020. Officials of PDRRMO undergone an Emegency Telecommunicator Certification Training Course...
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PSBTA Releases Survey on First Responder Support for FirstNet Reauthorization
New Survey: First Responders Overwhelmingly Support Reauthorization of FirstNet
A new bipartisan national survey commissioned by the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association finds near- unanimous support among first responders for reauthorizing the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority)– the agency overseeing America’s dedicated public safety broadband network.
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FirstNet and the 4.9 GHz Spectrum
This episode dives into the critical evolution of public safety communications, focusing on the recent FCC decision to establish a nationwide Band Manager framework for the 4.9 GHz spectrum, and discuss the evolution and deployment of the FirstNet System. Host Chris Tubbs interviews Chief Jeff Johnson, a leader in public safety technology and the development of FirstNet. Together, they explore the history, governance, and transformative potential of FirstNet and the 4.9 GHz spectrum in enhancing public safety operations with emerging technologies like AI, 5G, and augmented reality. The discussion emphasizes the importance of protecting and optimizing public safety spectrum, the lessons learned from past advocacy efforts, and a call to action for public safety leaders to remain engaged in ensuring the spectrum’s effective use and governance.
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In light of the major disasters that our nation has recently experienced, PS Grants is offering this FREE webinar to review Disaster Assistance Programs and how to access them. Learn what federal funds and resources are available through Disaster Assistance, understand the process of requesting assistance, know what to expect before, during, and after, and find out who to contact for help.
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